100-Question Valentine’s Day Trivia Quiz (2)

[B] Whale | The blue whale has the largest heart of any animal, weighing over 400 pounds.

[A] Women | On average, women tend to have faster heart rates than men, even at rest

[D] Mother's Day | According to the annual report of the American Florist Federation (SAF), Mother's Day is the holiday with the highest flower sales worldwide. The price of Valentine's Day roses is high but the sales volume is lower than that of Mother's Day.

[A] Red, Pink, White | Red roses represent love and passion, pink symbolizes admiration, and white stands for purity.

[B] Valentines | Explanation: "Valentines" originally referred to handwritten notes of affection exchanged on February 14, dating back to 18th-century Europe before commercial cards became popular.

[A] Chocolates | Chocolates are the most popular gift, with over 50% of consumers planning to buy them for Valentine's Day.

[D] Greeting Cards | Greeting cards are the second most popular gift purchased, often accompanied by chocolates.

[B] February 13 | Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13, the day before Valentine's Day, as a day to celebrate female friendships.

[B] Parks and Recreation | Parks and Recreation popularized Galentine's Day, where Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) celebrates with her friends.

[C] 1 billion | Explanation: According to the Greeting Card Association, over 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged globally annually, including romantic, friendship, and family-focused cards.

[B] Necco | Necco, short for the New England Confectionery Company, has been making Sweethearts since 1866.

[A] Richard Cadbury | Richard Cadbury, of the Cadbury brand, is credited with creating the first box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in 1868.

[B] Italy | Explanation: In central Italy (especially regions like Tuscany), "ravioli d’amore" (love ravioli) are filled with ricotta and spinach, shaped like hearts, and served with tomato sauce as a romantic Valentine’s Day meal.

[C] Japan | In Japan, women traditionally give chocolates to men on Valentine's Day, with a variety of chocolates for different relationships.

[B] Finland | Finland celebrates "Friendship Day" on February 14th, instead of focusing on romantic love.

[A] Esther Howland | Known as the "Mother of the American Valentine," Esther Howland is credited with sending the first commercial Valentine card in the US.

[C] Liszt | Franz Liszt's "Liebesträume" is a famous romantic piece, often associated with expressions of love.

[B] Notting Hill | The line comes from Notting Hill, a romantic film starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

[D] Eros | Eros is the Greek god of love and desire, often depicted with a bow and arrow.

[B] The seed of an ancient plant | The heart shape is believed to originate from the seed pod of the silphium plant, used in ancient times for fertility and love.

[A] Jerry Maguire | this famous line is delivered by Dorothy Boyd (Renée Zellweger) to Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) towards the end of the film.

[B] 1840 | The first commercial Valentine's Day cards were printed by Esther Howland in the early 1840s.

[D] Aztecs | The Aztecs considered cacao to be a gift from their god Quetzalcoatl, and it was often used as currency.

[A] Dark Chocolate | Dark chocolate is often used in making truffles due to its rich, intense flavor and smooth texture.

[C] Love | "Amour" is the French word for love, commonly associated with romantic affection.

[A] Noah | Ryan Gosling plays Noah, the love interest of Allie, in The Notebook, a film based on Nicholas Sparks' novel.

[C] Aphrodite | Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire, often depicted rising from the sea.

[B] Lionel Richie | "Endless Love" was a famous duet between Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, released in 1981.

[A] Chocolates | On Valentine's Day, chocolates are the most common gift for men, just as they are for women.

[D] Heart | Heart-shaped chocolates are the most common form associated with Valentine's Day, symbolizing love and affection.